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Post by Wildflower on Apr 5, 2006 9:02:32 GMT -5
Good Morning Becky! 2 for 2!!! Yay! Hope you're feeling better today. Hey, I've had trouble with my back for the longest time and I finally decided to try out my husband's therapeutic massage specialist! OMG! I can't believe how she's fixing me up! This type of massage is very deep and not just the "relaxation" type--anyway, you might want to look around and see if you have anybody close by who can help you. Exercising was making it worse for me. Now I've got to get started back to the gym. I have another massage therapy session for tomorrow--she's going to do a detox thing. I felt so much relief with the first therapy that I cried--releasing grief. It's amazing how much we can carry on our back--literally! Anyway, just some ideas for you. So glad you're keeping up with posting. It really helps!
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Post by becky on Apr 5, 2006 10:11:19 GMT -5
Thanks, Sandy, for your kind words and suggestions. I will look into massage therapy; in fact, it's available at my gym. I have an idea of what has been bothering my back. I rarely have trouble with it, since years ago, a chiropractor taught me how to take care of it and prevent injury. I haven't been to a chiropractor, since, either. I do have arthritis in my hip, but that doesn't bother me too much if I stay active. My lower back started bothering me this time while I was at my Mom's. I did a vigorous hour on her recumbent bike and I didn't have it adjusted right for me. I was sore the next day, when I rode in the car for several hours without a break. I just didn't give it time to get better. I do feel good about staying core two days running. Today will be relatively easy, but tomorrow I go back to work. It's always a challenge for me.
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Post by becky on Apr 5, 2006 18:17:41 GMT -5
Wednesday--3 for 3 Days OP since weigh-in. ;D
First thing: skim milk, then FF latte while out. B: Shredded wheat & bran cereal, 1/2 banana, skim milk, toast w/ 1 T PB. (waited too late to eat breakfast) S: after gym. 6 walnut halves, soy cheese, tangerine (actually, that was lunch) D: shredded pork wraps*** (mine over brown rice, instead of the wrap), salad, core dressing
F/V: 5 Whole Grains: cereal, rice, Dairy: 3+ Oil: none, but had PB, walnuts for good fats Protein: milk, cheese, pork Limit Sugar: yes!!! Water: 7 Vitamins: am & pm WPAs: 5 today, 9 so far this week Activity: bike & treadmill Minutes: 45 APs: 3 today, 7 for the week
*** Shredded Pork Wraps (Points for Tortillas) 1 med onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 TBS. olive oil 2 TBS. cider vinegar 1/4 cup catsup 2 TBS. chili sauce 2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 12 ounces pork tenderloin, halved crosswise 4 tortillas
Heat oil in 3-4 quart saucepan. Cook onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, catsup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add pork and simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.
Transfer pork to a cutting board. Place cooking liquid in food processor and whirl until smooth. Return to saucepan.
When pork is cool enough to handle, shred lengthwise and add to sauce. Simmer, stirring, just until pork is heated through.
Serve wrapped in heated tortillas.
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Post by Wildflower on Apr 6, 2006 9:40:08 GMT -5
Mmmm...sounds good Becky! Have a great CORE day! You're doing good!
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Post by becky on Apr 7, 2006 10:22:43 GMT -5
Thursday's Food Log- I'm 4 for 4, staying OP with Core... First thing: skim milk, 1/2 banana Brk: oatmeal, applesauce, skim milk S. 1 slice soy cheese, handful grapes Lunch (at work): I ordered a French Dip and threw away 3/4 of the bun, then sliced the beef on top of a bed of greens and vegs, topped with Core salad dressing. Good. (1 point for the 1/4 roll) Dinner: (at work, in my office) Oat bar (not technically core, but counted as such when I eat it as a meal with milk, and not as a snack), skim milk, pear S: still at work, grapes and 3 points worth of walnut halves. WPA: 4 for the day, 14 so far this week No exercise, rest day. Eating to satisfaction, yes. Thought about sweets, but passed.
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Post by nightsinge on Apr 7, 2006 14:07:53 GMT -5
Thought about sweets, but passed. *cheers* ;D
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Post by becky on Apr 7, 2006 14:22:47 GMT -5
Friday
Before gym: skim milk, banana, small V-8 juice (0 points) Brk: eggs, hash browns, oil, toast (2 points) S: soy cheese L: Chick breast, salad w/ croutons (1), core couscous soup, stewed prunes (1 point) D: oat bar, skim milk, v-8 juice (0 points), cottage cheese w/ blueberries. S: grapes Later snack: rice crispie bar, ice cream. (8 points) This is what happens when I get stuck late at work, and I get bored. I wasn't particularly hungry, I just wanted something to eat. Sweet.
Workout: 30 minutes cardio warmup, then an hour with trainer on heavy lifting workout. Hit personal bests on three exercises, and moved on in the progression of Olympic lifts. Great workout.
water: yes f/v: yes protein: yes whole grains: yes oil: yes dairy: yes vitamins: yes and yes limit sugar: no, no, no eat to satisfaction? yes, up until I got stuck working late, then I was eating out of resetnment... exercise? yes.
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Post by becky on Apr 8, 2006 15:32:48 GMT -5
Saturday. I'll do better today. I have to fortify myself for going to work. There will be donuts. I have to have a plan for when they start calling to me.... So, how did I do? Before the gym: skim milk and 1/2 banana Brk: oat bran cereal, skim milk, 1/2 banana, 1 tsp oil Lunch-at work: Core chili from home, roll, salad w/ vegs and croutons, core dressing.(3 points) S: soy cheese, pear D- in office at work: oat bar, skim milk, grapes Snack: bored at work, Hot Tamales from vending machine (3 points) F/V: xxxxx Whole Grains: yes Dairy: xxx Oil: xx Protein: milk, soy cheese, chili Limit Sugar: better than on Friday, but not great Water: xxxxxx Vitamins: xx Eating to Satisfaction: yes most of the time: Got at little bored at work and snacked Activity: Cardio Coach v.6 on elliptical trainer. I worked hard for nearly an hour. Then a nice stretch. Activity Points: 6 for the day/ 17 week WPAs:6 for the day, 31 for the week Sunday morning update: One of my better Saturdays at work. The man who brings the donuts is on vacation, so that made that easy. It was an easier night at work, too, but I got a little bored and went wandering for something sweet. Settled for some Hot Tamales from the vending machine. Much better than a piece of cake from the lunchroom. By the time I finished them, it was time to go home.
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Post by gingerjenny on Apr 8, 2006 20:49:16 GMT -5
Your doing great Becky...WHenever my co workers brought in doughnuts I used to picture them sneezing on them or touching them without washing their hands when they got them. Took away my need for them. LOL Thankfully I stay at home now away from the office junk. You can do it!
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Post by becky on Apr 10, 2006 9:59:48 GMT -5
It's Monday, and the start of my 3 days off. Weigh in today, and I think I should have a loss.
How did I do yesterday? Breakfast (after workout): shred wheat& bran, skim milk, banana, 3 egg whites, oil L: big salad w/ broiled chicken breast, core dressing S: apple, orange Dinner, in office at work: oat bar, skim milk, grapes Late snack: hot tamales (2 points)
F/V: xxxxxx Whole Grains: yes Dairy: xxx Oil: xx Protein: milk, chicken Limit Sugar: better, but not perfect Water: xxxxxx Vitamins: xx Eating to Satisfaction: yes most of the time: Got at little bored at work and snacked Activity: Cardio Coach v.1 on bike. Activity Points: 4 for the day/ 21 week WPAs:2 for the day, 33 for the week
What did I do right during the week? Off to a great start: 4 for 4 on core. Then finished well.
What can I do better? >Write down food right away, rather than try to remember later. >Stay focused on satisfaction/comfort zone.
Keep eye on prize: Hawaii trip on May 17, only 36 days away.
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Post by nightsinge on Apr 10, 2006 16:01:15 GMT -5
Ooooh, what a fantastic prize! Keep up the good work and have a great week.
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Post by becky on Apr 11, 2006 10:05:27 GMT -5
Tuesday Morning, 35 days to vacation...
How did I do yesterday? WW meeting: Down 3.2... woo hoo!!!
Breakfast (after weigh-in): hot cereal, banana, walnuts (2 points), skim milk L: Progresso soup, Wasa crackers (2 points) sliced oranges. Dinner: 4% fat ground beef patty, hash browns w/oil, eggs, milk, orange slices Late snack: sf choc pudding, frozen
F/V: xxxxx barely, do better Whole Grains: yes Dairy: xxx Oil: xx Protein: milk, beef Limit Sugar: yes Water: xxxxxxx Vitamins: xx Eating to Satisfaction: yes, probably could have eaten fewer crackers with my soup, and more veg/fruit Activity: 20 minutes elliptical, 45 minutes weight lifting. Activity Points: 4 for the day/ 4 week WPAs:4 for the day, 4 for the week
What did I do right during the week? Off to a great start: 1 for 1 on core.
What can I do better? >Write down food right away, rather than try to remember later. >Stay focused on satisfaction/comfort zone. >Have breakfast earlier in the day, before getting so hungry.
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Post by nightsinge on Apr 11, 2006 11:21:13 GMT -5
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Becky!!! Good for you!
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Post by katelight on Apr 11, 2006 19:54:17 GMT -5
Wow what a WI. Good job, and a future trip to Hawaii. What fun.
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Post by gingerjenny on Apr 11, 2006 21:26:13 GMT -5
wow great wi!
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